A bunch of us make an annual pilgrimage via motorcycle to Mountain View BBQ just for the food. It's 180 miles one way! They've never let us down! read more

Mountain View Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Coleville, California

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Hidden Gem! While traveling, I'm always looking for a unique place for a meal - especially when on the road. I noticed this place on the way from Reno to Mammoth (who can't miss the smoker along the side of the road?), and thought that I wanted to stop by on my return trip. I was not disappointed. The chopped brisket was on special that day, and it was amazing. Best I've ever had. The corn was pretty good too, but the beans were lackluster (I'll try a different side next time). Friendly and helpful staff. Overall great. read more

Great food and great service. The beef brisket was delicious! Will come back when passing thru

We came to the Bridgeport area over labor day weekend to get some r&r. After arriving at around 8, we needed a place to eat. Our neighbors at the motel recommended this place so we gave it a try. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it came with fries. It was delicious and hit the spot. The portions were generous, the food tastes great, and the service was good. As an appetizer, we got the chicken wings - really good and full of flavor. Other people in our party got a variety of burgers I don't remember the names of, and also the ribs, which were juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection. Whenever we come back to this area, this place will for sure be on our list of places to revisit. read more

Mountain View Barbeque - Bacon cheeseburger with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Coleville, California

Stopped in on the way to Tahoe. Honestly was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The bun! OMG, was so fresh and tasted homemade. The burger was cooked to perfection. Was delicious. The fries were those shoestring kind, hot and tasty. Husband had the pulled pork and loved it. Can't believe we have passed this place so many times and this was the first time we stopped. Will be a tradition for now on. read more

For barbeque in California, it is just fine (not the same as St. Louis or Memphis, or even most of the places in Reno) but dollar for dollar it is fine. But they only take dollars, no credit cards, cash only. read more

If you start down the historic 395 (Way better than taking 95, or the 5 to Los Angeles), you'll catch this niche joint as you head South. It's 40 minutes from Carrson, & an hour from South Lake Tahoe off of Monitor Pass (89). It's great bbq with a decent beer and wine selection. Just the right bellyful to get you down the road and ready for the windy curves to explore the beauty of the original California Highway. read more

We ordered a Texas spud to go, and it was hearty. Two of us shared it. A baked potato with a lot of cheese and some cut up brisket. Not that great though considering it was $15. For a baked potato! It wasn't very busy on a Friday night. Waitress was nowhere to be found after we placed our order despite not many diners. The atmosphere was very somber, kinda depressing. Cash only It's near our cute motel Andruss We drove in from San Francisco and stopped at Beardsley lake to fish and ride bikes. read more

Headed home from to the Bay Area and found this gem. Food was amazing. Even our 5 and 7 year olds loved it. Friendly fast service. So nice to find decent food when traveling. read more

We love BBQ and were surprised to find this place along the highway before heading over the 108. We both had the brisket sandwich which was delicious, moist, tender and not too smoky. The sides of slaw, beans, and potato salad were great too. And a great sauce so good we bought a jar to take with us. Service very friendly and efficient. A nice stop along the way. read more

Amazing food, service and prices. Tried most everything on the menu and it's all exceeded my expectations. Cash only business so come prepared or you can pull money from their ATM. A must stop while traveling US 395! read more

Solid barbecue, excellent service, and a cool place that feels perfect for its small town setting. Definitely worth stopping in.

The food was ok tasting. I actually got a tummy ache all night and into the next morning after eating here which is very unusual for me. The thing that really bothered me was they gave me the wrong change. I was short changed by several dollars which made me feel really uncomfortable. I wanted to love this place but because of this experience won't be back. Check your money carefully and ask for a receipt. read more

Fantastic experience here! Everyone enjoyed their food, but the fries were the real showstopper. If we're ever going between Lake Tahoe & Yosemite again we'll be back read more

Wow I never needed to eat bbq before but It was exactly what I dreamed it would be . The best bbq ever.

Stopped in while driving through. Recommended by the nice Gal at the MC Exchange in Coleville. We shared the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. The brisket was the winner. Nice flavor, not to much sauce. We also enjoyed the potato salad and coleslaw sides. Owner recommended the Mammoth Brewing brown ale - tasty. read more

Mountain View Barbeque - Brisket sandwich! - Barbeque Near Me - Coleville, California

Best food ever!! If you're on the 395, stop here for a burger or brisket!!! My gosh, it's outstanding!! Perfect for a cold beer after a long hike!! read more

If you like barbequed tough brisket and chewy pork loin meat the thickness of a baloney slice and paying too much for what you get then this place will meet your needs. The sauce poured over the meat destroyed the smoky flavor of the meat. They need to use a dry rub or perhaps serve the sauce on the side. The baked beans side dish were just like the ones that come in a can but they added a slice of jalapeno to them so they could call them their own. If this place was in a city it would be out of business. But when you are 50 miles from population centers and nothing else around you cannot be picky. Just eat it or remember to carry a baloney sandwich when passing through . Better yet go to Walker burger up the street they are great. read more

Seriously this place and food are amazing!!! Please make it a point to stop here whether you live near by or just passing through

Tasty Barbecue with a serious nod towards Texas. The portions could be better for the price charged. But, they do make up for it with a kids' menu. read more

Very good pulled pork, fries and service. A very pleasant surprise in a small town catering to tourists. Honestly haven eaten at many BBQ joints in KC & Texas I will have to say this place will hold its own and surpass most. If you're hungry it's well worth the stop. read more

I had never been here before, but I read about it on ADVRider. So after riding around Calaveras county for a while, then making my way over Sonora Pass, I thought this would be a good place to stop and grab a bite to eat. I wasn't disappointed! I had the pulled pork, and it was great. The serving wasn't too big, and the price was about what I expected for a small town restaurant. Make sure you bring cash; they don't take plastic! I'll be stopping here again when I'm on the 395 corridor! read more

Not bad . We would have liked a drier BBQ sauce . The fries were good the artichoke rice was ok it has a mild curry flavor. A little unexpected . Not bad but our meal was not overly impressive . The ambusnce of the place is GREAT! The smell of the outdoir grill is wonderful and the outdoir seating is nice read more

Mountain View Barbeque - Pulled pork sandwiches, fries, and artichoke rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Coleville, California

I wish I could say that eating here was worth the scenic drive down but unfortunately it wasn't. We first ordered the Texas toothpick appetizer. There was little to no flavor other then the dressing they give you to dip. We then ordered the sample platter...not impressed at all. The meats are flavorless...the ribs over cooked...and everything was cold. I also had an issue with the fact that I had a dog sitting at my feet scratching my leg begging for food. Don't get me wrong...I love dogs...I have two of my own at home...but I don't think dogs wandering around a restaurant while people are eating is appropriate. read more

Hidden gem on the way to Yosemite!!! Amazing burgers and chicken wings. Artichoke rice must try

Best BBQ joint in NorCal! This is real, down-home cooking done by people who care about good food and who take pride in their work. I've tried several things on the menu, all with different sides, and absolutely everything I tried was fantastic. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it now. The owner is friendly, and enjoys your company. This place is soooooo worth a stop, if you're on this side of the Sierras! read more

What's better than sitting outside with friends having great BBQ after having ridden 200+ miles on a motorcycle across Nevada? Not much. This is some of the best BBQ I've ever had. So good we are planning a return visit very soon. Prices reasonable. Smoky, tasty food. Yum! read more

Been back a few times and everytime the food gets better! Tried a few different menu options but the fries are still my favorite. The BBQ turkey sandwich is becoming one of my must haves. I'll keep coming back. It's that good! read more

Ahh mountainview BBQ, how Iove you. This place rocks come here every time im passing through. Great pork, burgers, and chicken. Love the surly grandma helping run the place, as well as the pony tailed dude who smelled like some of californias best home grown if you know what I mean ;). Stop here, you wont be dissapointed. read more

My goodness, this is a tiny town that you drive through on Hwy 395 driving south from Lake Tahoe. I had read about the BBQ and the review was right on. We arrived at 11:30 am and I think w were the first customers of the day. We had the sliced brisket with an amazing sauce that we took leftovers home, it was so tasty. The owners really deliver a clean, cute, obviously cared for experience. Loved it! read more

Superb lunch here, yesterday. Delicious BBQ sandwich, and lovely sides: my macaroni salad and cole slaw were perfect. Warm, friendly atmosphere and a great dog, Chopper sitting at our feet. Perfect. read more

Stopped for a late lunch/early dinner on the way to Mammoth. OH WOW. I am so glad we spotted this place and took our chances. The draft beer was cold with a good selection. The menu had a nice variety of BBQ meats and sandwiches. We ordered onion rings to start. Fantastic. Nice and crisp and hot, and the onions didn't slide out. Three of us shared one of the sampler type meals. The ribs and brisket were some of the best I've ever had - better than anything I've ever had at the Sparks Rib Cook Off. The brisket was melt in your mouth. The sauce is tasty too. Seriously, I kid you not. The seating was comfortable with a rustic charm. We chatted with Jeff the owner. He is so friendly. I wish we'd stopped by for take-out on the way home. Don't pass this place up. It is well worth the stop. read more

Great BBQ restaurant. Jeff -the owner- is a great host and boy does he know how to BBQ. I traditionally judge BBQ places by the quality and moistness of the brisket and Mountain View really does it exceptionally well. My recommendation: sliced brisket sandwich with cole slaw and a Golden Trout Ale, you could not ask for a better lunch after fishing! read more

We ended up here on accident and was very happy with what we found. The Apple pie was the best I have ever had! Must try!

Absolutely amazing. Had the smoked wings that were to die for. Their stuffed spud is incredible. Highly recommend coming here.

I got the brisket sandwich my kids got cheeseburgers and let me tell you they hit the spot one of the best cheeseburgers they've had also the brisket sandwich was nice and tender the fries are thin and very good and friendly service can't go wrong. Our Motel at meadowcliff recommended them definitely a good choice !! read more

My wife and I finally stopped for the first time yesterday afternoon on a return trip to see family south of Yosemite. It was recommended by friends from Dayton, NV, who stop there on trips up/down US 395. It appears to be a favorite among motorcycle enthusiasts as there is almost always a bunch of bikes outside when we've passed previously. Yesterday was no different -- just as we were arriving, a troop of eight or nine guys on expensive bikes were leaving. There were a half dozen or so other cars in the dirt lot. We did take out rack of baby back ribs and half a chicken, with small sides of artichoke rice and macaroni salad. Overall, the restaurant ranks high on my list of great bbq places -- particularly in our region. It's a different style of smoke bbq from my other Northern NV favorite, Carolina BBQ in Reno. Ribs were exceptional -- lean, meaty, dark smoked coloring without being overwhelming or overly rubbed. Chicken was equally excellent. I'm pretty picky about smoked chicken as it too often can be overly dry, or too smokey, or not smokey. This chicken, however, was downright succulent, particularly the breast. The artichoke rice (a cold side salad) was a new and wonderful taste sensation. The owner, who said he has been in the location for 20 years since moving from Houston, explained it's an old family recipe that appeared a bunch of years ago in Parade magazine. It has a pleasant curry flavor and an interesting texture. The mac salad was good/OK, a bit too much mayo for my preference. I'm spoiled, tho, by a recipe that I make from Cook's Magazine. Still, much better than most. Service-wise, it was friendly and efficient. We waited maybe 15 minutes tops for our order to be ready. The owner Jeff was very friendly and engaging, as has been noted in other columns. For travelers, they don't take credit cards, but there is a sign that says they have an ATM in the house. Next time, I'm looking forward to dining in. read more

The food was awesome and the service was a 10 out of 10. The waitress recommended a pulled pork sandwich that was out of this world delicious. Then the owner showed my husband, who is a huge BBQ fan, what he was cooking on the big grill out front. Definitely skip the burger joint down the street and instead get some quality BBQ. read more

Amazing brisket - sliced, tender, moist, perfect. I almost wonder if this is not brisket at all but a much better cut of meat passed off as fussiest piece of beef known to man. read more

I had the pleasure of enjoying catering from this restaurant at a recent rehearsal BBQ for a friend's wedding. It was outstandingly good. Everything from the abundance of smoked meats to the delicious sides (artichoke rice!) was so good and clearly made with a ton o' love. It was a wonderful experience. And if I'm ever out in Cali, this restaurant is high on my list. read more